Following the October 2012 elections public has been expecting objective investigation of acts of torture and inhuman treatment in the penitentiary system, which would serve as a precondition for elimination of torture in Georgian prisons. The expectation was further reinforced by solid promises made by the authorities and the government about launching the investigation. Nevertheless, public is still unaware of the intensity of the investigation, as well as the indicators of how effective it has been. Therefore, on February 4, 2013, NGOs released a statement calling for identification of acts of torture and inhuman treatment in prisons and making of concrete and efficient steps for their effective investigation. 

NGOs would like to address prisoners who fell victims to torture, former prisoners, probationers and members of their family, calling for their active involvement for restoring their violated rights and dignity.